Advance your career in the Early Childhood industry with a Diploma qualification. This will equip you with the essential skills required for a role in a range of early childhood education settings. Upon completing your Diploma, you will be equipped to work as an Early Childhood Educator. As a graduate of this course you may choose to undertake additional studies and enrol in a Bachelor of Education, where you will gain credit for your Diploma. VET Student Loan Information VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units. For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us.
Standard Course Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements for this course. Bridging Teacher Entry Requirements Teachers are eligible to enrol in the customised course structure if they: - Hold a Primary Teaching qualification with a focus on children aged 5 to 8 years old (eg qualification with focus on children aged 3 to 8 or 5 to 12) A prerequisite competency will apply to students who have graduated prior to 1990. - Hold current teacher registration. (Qualifications that are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable) - A current First Aid Certificate with the code HLTAID004 is required which may be obtained during study Documents required for Bridging Teacher entry JP certified copies of the following documents are required to verify eligibility to enrol and are to be submitted to VET-childcare-rockhampton@cqu.edu.au before enrolment can continue: - Proof of teacher registration - Primary teaching qualification(s) - Marriage certificate or similar (if necessary) Please note - qualifications which are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Practical Placement Information Each unit in this course has a practical component. Students who are not already working in a regulated education and care service for example Kindergarten or Long Day Care centre must organise a voluntary work placement. Students who are already employed in a regulated education and care service, can use their existing work to fulfill practical requirements. All students will need to complete third party reports, practical assessment, and a vocational placement logbook. These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor with at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course. All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement. For more information on the 'Blue Card' visit - https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au or phone: 1800 113 611. Students not currently working in the industry will need to organise a placement in consultation with teaching staff.VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .
Course Type | Qualification |
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Student Availability |
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Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Early childhood educator; Family day care educator; Family day care co-ordinator; Service Director/Centre Director.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Cluster 1 - Wellbeing and Safety | ||||
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CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 - Provide Care and Nutrition | ||||
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 - Nurturing Relationships and Responsive Practice | ||||
CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 - Engage and Promote Children's Learning and Development | ||||
CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE022 | Promote children's agency | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 - Legislation and Service Quality | ||||
CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 6 - Diversity and Indigenous | ||||
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Other Units - see Entry Requirements | ||||
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Other Units - usually credited from teaching qualification | ||||
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
1 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
1 | CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children |
1 | HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety |
2 | CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers |
2 | CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
2 | CHCECE003 - Provide care for children |
3 | CHCECE020 - Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
3 | CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
3 | CHCECE026 - Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
3 | CHCECE021 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
4 | CHCECE018 - Nurture creativity in children |
4 | CHCECE022 - Promote children's agency |
4 | CHCECE023 - Analyse information to inform learning |
4 | CHCECE024 - Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
4 | CHCECE017 - Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
5 | CHCECE025 - Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
5 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
5 | BSBLED401 - Develop teams and individuals |
5 | CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
5 | CHCECE019 - Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
6 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
6 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
Cluster 1 - Children's Health and Safety | ||||
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CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 - First Aid | ||||
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
Enrol into one cluster of units at a time, as per the noted sequence.
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CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development | ||||
CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing | ||||
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community | ||||
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 7 - Health and Safety Management | ||||
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 8 - Leadership and Service Management | ||||
CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 9 - Program Design and Implementation | ||||
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE022 | Promote children's agency | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 10 - Children's Behavior and Inclusion | ||||
CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
1 | CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children |
2 | HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
3 | CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
3 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
3 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
4 | CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice |
4 | CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
4 | CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
4 | CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people |
5 | CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers |
5 | CHCECE003 - Provide care for children |
6 | CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence |
6 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
6 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
7 | HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety |
7 | CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
8 | CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team |
8 | CHCECE019 - Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
8 | CHCECE025 - Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
9 | CHCECE024 - Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
9 | CHCECE023 - Analyse information to inform learning |
9 | CHCECE022 - Promote children's agency |
9 | CHCECE018 - Nurture creativity in children |
9 | CHCECE017 - Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
10 | CHCECE020 - Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
10 | CHCECE021 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
10 | CHCECE026 - Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
Project |
RPL |
Enrolment Sequence
Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the enrolment sequence of this course.
Enrolment advice for Online Delivery
If you are enrolling into CHC50113 and have not completed the CHC30113 qualification you will need to enrol into Cluster 1 – Units HLTWHS003, CHCECE016.
Compulsory
attendance requirements
Students
who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a
voluntary work placement. All students
will need to complete third-party reports, practical assessment, and a
vocational placement logbook. These
observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor
within at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to
complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement throughout the duration of the
course.
All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement.
For more information on the Blue Card visit – https://www.blueard.qld.gov.au or telephone 1800 113 611.
Resource requirements
All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.
Optional Attendance
Weekly zoom session options with a teacher to assist
students with their study, all details on Moodle.